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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.36, 332,206.61 and 133,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.36, 332,206.61 and 133,300.10 is: 183,951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.36 : 332,206.61 = 133,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.36/332,206.61 = 133,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.36x = 332,206.61 × 133,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.36x = 44,283,172,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,172,006.13/240,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,951.89

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